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Do Public Pools Have Salt Water Systems?

Public pools are traditionally sanitized by chlorine or bromine but newer commercial salt water systems are available to convert them to salt water pools. Large public pools with much more water to...

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Salt Water Pool Advantages and Disadvantages

What benefits do salt water pools have over traditional pools? Let's take a closer look in table form at the pros and cons so you can decide whether it makes sense for you or not. Pros of a Salt...

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Is There A Ban On Saltwater Pools?

While there isn't a ban on saltwater pools, some areas prevent pool owners from draining water into their sewers which can impact pool ownership.

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Is A Salt Water Pool A Viable Option?

Salt water pools are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to traditionally chlorinated pools. The main difference with a salt water pool is that it uses a salt chlorinator to generate...

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What Happens To The Sodium In A Salt Water Pool?

Salt (sodium) gets added to a pool that has a salt chlorinator system for the system to produce chlorine to sanitize the water. But you have to add salt repeatedly - often twice per pool season - so...

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How Long Should I Run My Salt Chlorinator In Winter?

Depending on where you live, your local winter conditions might necessitate closing your pool for several months per year and winterizing it to protect against harsh cold weather. We've written...

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About Us

Hi, I’m Carl. I became a salt water pool owner in 2006 and quickly discovered the benefits over chlorine. I’ve included all my knowledge and experience on these pages including how to avoid making common mistakes with your salt water pool. Thanks for stopping by!

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Salt Water Pool Chemistry

Recommended water chemistry for your salt water pool:

Salt:  2,700 ppm to 3,400 ppm

Free Chlorine:  1.0 to 3.0 ppm

pH:  7.2 to 7.8

Stabilizer:  60 ppm – 80 ppm (ideal)

Total Alkalinity (TA): 80 ppm to 120 ppm

Calcium hardness:  200 ppm to 400 ppm

Total Dissolved Solids: Less than 6,000 ppm

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